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"Young couple and Kissing..." by Craig Allen, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
NEWS

Swamp of Love: Sometimes you really need to make a move

Unfortunately, those of us that are young and in college have the mentality that just like in the fairy tales, our soul mate is going to appear out of thin air and sweep us off our feet. Well, I’m here to tell you that life in fact is not a fairy tale, and your soul mate is just as hopeful as you are. 


"poverty of the mind" by Adam Foster, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
NEWS

Gainesvillista: Interview style

The other day my mom asked me if it was okay to wear a printed blouse or dress on a job interview. Before this, it had never really occurred to me how tricky it is to pick an outfit for your upcoming interview.


"2014 FIFA World Cup BRASIL 355 ml Coca-Cola UAE and Oman" by José Roitberg, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
NEWS

Bleacher Creatures: 2014 FIFA World Cup predictions

After four years of anticipation, the 2014 FIFA World Cup is now finally upon us!  Thirty-two nations will enter Brazil with championship aspirations, but only one will leave with the trophy.  There is much speculation on which country will win it all, and I too have my thoughts on the matter.  As of June 10, 2014, here are my 2014 FIFA World Cup predictions.


NEWS

The Wandering Gator: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Respect. The simple seven letter word that contributes to the foundation on which the world is built. You respect others, they respect you. When the world functions in this fashion, which it never seems to do, everything is happy and peaceful. However, there is also a flip side. This side is when respect is lost in translation. You believe you are showing respect to a person, but they interpret it as the complete opposite. 


Florida Alligator
THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Matwick Musings: Cookbooks: Print and Digital

When you need a recipe, where do you turn? We have many options — cookbooks, magazines, newspaper columns, food websites, television cooking shows and even food products themselves (cereal boxes, chocolate chip bags, etc.).


Utah Beach
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The Wandering Gator: On the beaches that bought freedom

Gazing over sandy dunes into the calm Atlantic, one can almost ignore the brisk wind ever-present even in June, and imagine being on the shores of Florida. However here, on the beaches of Normandy, France, thousands have gathered to remember the events of June 6, 1944- known by Americans as D-Day. 


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Clearing the air: Tuesday’s coitus interruptus column

On Tuesday, the Alligator ran a column titled “‘Pull and pray’: Yay or Nay?” singing the praises of the pull-out birth control method. We realize that the piece didn’t emphasize a few key pieces of information: That, like all birth control, the pull-out method isn’t for everyone, and furthermore, the study quoted in the article stipulated that the pull-out method should be used in conjunction with other forms of birth control. 


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Obama gives hope to students with loans

Earlier this week, President Barack Obama outlined key changes to how millions of Americans repay their student loans. After years of typical political talk about student loan reform, someone finally took action on a growing issue that seriously threatens our economy.


Members of the American Outlaws supporters group and other U.S. soccer fans prepare to march to EverBank Field to watch the men’s national team defeat Nigeria 2-1 in its final send-off game before the World Cup. The U.S. will open the World Cup against Ghana on Monday.
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

American Outlaws aim at goal of increased fan support

JACKSONVILLE — Beautiful chaos precedes the beautiful game. It’s hot and sticky, just the way it will be every afternoon for the next four months in Northern Florida, but they are not deterred. They march for the sport they love. They march for their country’s colors and the team they’re so passionate about — their only hope is that their passion bleeds over to you. If you hang around them long enough, it’s impossible not to get swept up in the red, white and blue fever they exude from their pores right along with the sweat from the June heat.  


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